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June sees 12.8% increase in firearms sales checks over same month last year; 13th straight month over month increase

7:00am Friday, July 15, 2011
The June 2011 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 679,840 is an increase of 12.8 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 602,908 in June 2010. For comparison, the unadjusted June 2011 NICS figure of 1,157,714 is an increase of 16 percent over the unadjusted NICS figure of 998,262 in June 2010. This marks the 13th straight month-over-month...

Shots open National Rifle and Pistol Championships at Camp Perry

3:00pm Thursday, July 14, 2011
The Fremont News-Messenger is reporting that the 2011 "First Shot" Ceremony at the NRA Rifle & Pistol Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio was a first in more ways than one - the July 11 event marked the first time the National Rifle and Pistol Championships had two "first shot" shooters at the opening ceremony. From the article : U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Sene Polu's first trip to Ohio was for...

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Mr. Helmke

3:00pm Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette is reporting that Sunday, July 10 marked Paul Helmke's final day as president of the Brady Campaign and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Helmke spent his final moments as president arguing that the ATF/ Department of Justice "Gunrunner/Fast and Furious" scandal is proof of the need for - what else? - more gun control. Helmke said he's undecided about his...

Obama's Dept. of Justice seeks to distract from 'Fast & Furious' scandal with new reporting rules; NRA vows lawsuit

7:00am Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Associated Press is reporting that Obama administration's Department of Justice announced Monday that all gun shops in four Southwest border states will be required to alert the federal government to frequent buyers of high-powered rifles. DoJ officials claimed the move is an effort to stem the illicit flow of weapons into Mexico - an issue manufactured (literally!) by the Obama...

Holder's claims to have only just learned of Gunrunner proven false - by his own website

3:00pm Tuesday, July 12, 2011
by Jim Shepherd As the Operation Fast and Furious story continues, it seems the Attorney General of the United States has more than a little explaining to do over his having very little personal knowledge of the operation that knowingly allowed a large number of American-made firearms to be illegally purchased and transported across the border to Mexican criminals. On May 3, Mr. Holder testified...

Another Ohio concealed handgun license-holder defends lives when attacked by armed robbers

7:00am Tuesday, July 12, 2011
WOIO (CBS Cleveland) is reporting that another concealed handgun license-holder was able to defend themselves and a companion when attacked by armed robbers. From the article : Cleveland Police received a call for a male shot at 11204 Ada. When officers arrived on scene, they found a male who had been shot in the stomach. While on scene, officers were approached by a male who said that he had...

Shooting in defense of a third party

3:00pm Monday, July 11, 2011
by Jim Irvine Ohioans who carry a concealed firearm and obtain their Ohio concealed handgun license (CHL) have undergone training and read the Ohio Attorney General guidance on use of deadly force and self-defense. "Castle Doctrine" has made using such force much simpler to understand if defending your life or family member from someone breaking into your occupied home or vehicle, but life is not...

Madison, WI prosecutors drop charges filed against gun rights activists after open carry incident

7:00am Monday, July 11, 2011
Buckeye Firearms Foundation-supported civil rights lawsuit against city alive and well On Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, Buckeye Firearms Association informed readers about the arrest of five members of Wisconsin Carry Inc. , a state firearms rights group in Wisconsin, who were legally open carrying in their local Culvers restaurant when a dreaded "man with a gun" call was made to the local police. We...

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